Database Expert (Oracle, SQL Server, Exadata) at DXC Technology

DXC Technology; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology seeks a Database Expert with deep Oracle, Exadata, and SQL Server experience for an on-site, full-time role in Riyadh. You will design, implement, and optimize core database platforms across Oracle, Exadata, and SQL Server, focusing on performance, security, and reliability.

The role emphasizes advanced data protection, capacity planning, automated administration, and governance, with opportunities to lead migrations, upgrades, and high-availability initiatives in a complex

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Oracle DBA roles.
• Strong experience in OCI, Exadata, RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate.
• Experience in database migration and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements solutions to optimize performance, scalability, security, and resource utilization.
• Performs capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Ensures high availability and disaster recovery implementation.
• Develops complex scripts to automate database administration tasks.
• Monitors database health, performance, and availability with advanced tools.

Skills

Database expertise

Performance tuning

Security best practices

High availability & DR

Backup & recovery

RBAC & access control

Scripting/automation

Governance & compliance

Tools

Oracle

Exadata

Oracle RAC

Data Guard

GoldenGate

SQL Server

Always On

RMAN

MySQL

Sybase

Job description

Database Expert (Oracle, SQL Server, Exadata) – DXC Technology – الرياض, S01, SA.

Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Technology Management

Database Expertise

Possesses in-depth knowledge of multiple database technologies, including:

• Oracle Technologies
• Expert-level understanding of Oracle database administration, including:
  • Performance tuning (e.g., SQL optimization, indexing strategies)
  • Security best practices (e.g., Oracle Data Redaction, user privilege management, database auditing)
  • High availability and disaster recovery (e.g., Data Guard configuration, failover testing)
  • Backup and recovery (e.g., RMAN backups, point-in-time recovery)
  • User and access control management (RBAC)
  • Advanced features (e.g., partitioning, materialized views)
• Exadata Operations
  • Strong understanding of Exadata architecture, including:
    • Storage management (e.g., Storage Cell configuration, Intelligent Storage Pool)
    • Performance optimization (e.g., In-Memory technology, InfiniBand networking)
    • Integration with Oracle database features for optimal performance
• Microsoft SQL Server
  • Expert-level understanding of SQL Server administration, including:
    • Performance optimization (e.g., query tuning, indexing strategies)
    • Security best practices (e.g., Always Encrypted, data masking, role-based security)
    • High availability and disaster recovery (e.g., Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering)
    • Backup and recovery (e.g., transaction log backups, point-in-time recovery)
    • User and access control management
    • Advanced features (e.g., partitioning, replication)
• MySQL Databases
  • Expert-level understanding of MySQL administration, including:
    • Performance optimization (e.g., query optimization, buffer pool management)
    • Security best practices (e.g., user privileges, encryption in transit and at rest)
    • Replication configurations (e.g., master-slave, multi-master replication)
    • Backup and recovery (e.g., mysqldump, binary backups)
    • Advanced features (e.g., partitioning, stored procedures)

Additional Capabilities

Stays up to date with industry trends, emerging database technologies, and security best practices

Designs and implements solutions to optimize performance, scalability, security, and resource utilization, including:

• Capacity planning and resource allocation
• Performance tuning and bottleneck resolution
• High availability and disaster recovery implementation
• Database security design and enforcement
• Database Design & Security Leads the design and implementation of secure database configurations across Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and Sybase environments
• Defines and enforces security policies (access control, encryption, auditing)
• Implements advanced database security features
• Operational Excellence
• Develops complex scripts to automate database administration tasks and improve efficiency
• Monitors database health, performance, and availability using advanced tools
• Troubleshoots complex issues (e.g., performance degradation, data corruption) and identifies root causes
• Governance (Risk, Policy & Processes)
• Adheres to established database administration policies, security standards, and operational procedures
• Identifies and assesses database-related risks and recommends mitigation strategies
• Contributes to the development of governance frameworks in collaboration with the Database Manager
• Change Management
• Participates in planning and executing database changes in line with change management procedures (e.g., change windows, rollback plans)
• Provides technical support to ensure clear communication of changes and impacts to stakeholders
• Supports development and testing of database change scripts
• Assists in implementing rollback procedures when required

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Oracle DBA roles
• Strong experience in OCI, Exadata, RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate
• Experience in database migration and performance tuning

About Us

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.